Reflections of a neophyte book marketer

Reflections of a neophyte book marketer

Memories: One of my dominant memories from growing up was how often I thought I had arrived at the top of the mountain, only to discover that just across the ridge was … the next mountain. I graduated from elementary school. Across the ridge?  Middle school, of...
Write what you want to learn about –

Write what you want to learn about –

     Write What You’re Curious About My first writing instructor told me I should “Write what you know.” It sounded like good advice.  I followed it. I wrote a lot of boring material. Deeply snooze-worthy stuff. I went for long periods without writing at all. Talked...
I will miss that man

I will miss that man

Farewell’s are a time for sadness. And a time to savor sweet memories. I will miss his big smile. I will miss his big heart, his hope and his optimism. I will miss his eloquence, in words and deeds. I will miss the inspiration I felt from him.  I will miss the...
Illness … the humility and the joy

Illness … the humility and the joy

Long absence from the blog … my apologies, but I hope the above photo supplies some explanation. Two weeks. Missed 90% of Christmas, never wanted to be farther than six feet from the bed.  “A virus of unknown origin,” the doctor said. “Thank...